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Nikon A10 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon A10 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A10 was manufactured 6 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A10 grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony W320

 A10 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon A10

 W320 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony W320

 A10 W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A10 and the W320.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and W320.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Sony W320
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Sony W320
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Sony W320
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $269